Unit 1 Where does our food come from?

What is the main source of energy and nutrients in a community's diet?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Staple foods

• Dairy products

• Dairy products

Answer explanation

Staple foods make up the largest part of people's diets and are the main source of energy and nutrients.

Which of the following is NOT considered a staple food in ancient China?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Corn

• Potatoes

Answer explanation

The staple foods in ancient China were commonly believed to be wheat, rice, corn, millet, and soybeans.

What term is used to describe the growing of crops and the rearing of livestock?

• Agriculture

• Horticulture

• Aquaculture

• Floriculture

Answer explanation

Farming includes the growing of crops and the rearing of livestock and is also known as agriculture.

Which of the following is NOT a component of a farming system?

• Inputs

• Outputs

• Feedback

• Demand

Answer explanation

Demand is not a component of a farming system. Inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback are essential parts of a farming system.

What type of farming involves high inputs and outputs per unit area of land?

• Intensive farming

• Extensive farming

• Subsistence farming

• Commercial farming

Answer explanation

Intensive farming involves high inputs (e.g., labor, machines, capital, technology) and outputs per unit area of land.

Which of the following is a characteristic of subsistence farming?

• Farm produce is mainly for sale

• Low inputs and outputs per unit area of land

• High-technology methods are employed

• Farm produce is used as food for the farmers and their families

Answer explanation

In subsistence farming, farm produce is used as food for the farmers and their families.

Where is beef cattle rearing a common farming activity?

• Argentina

• New Zealand

• Laos

• USA

Answer explanation

Beef cattle rearing is a common farming activity in Argentina.

What is the typical farm size for rice cultivation in upland areas of Laos?

• 40–50 hectares

• 1–2 hectares

• 2,800 hectares

• 150 hectares

Answer explanation

The typical farm size for rice cultivation in upland areas of Laos is 1–2 hectares.

Which country is known for wheat-sheep farming?

• South-east Australia

• Netherlands

• New Zealand

• Central USA

Answer explanation

Wheat-sheep farming is common in South-east Australia.

What is the main farm produce in dairy farming in New Zealand?

• Vegetables

• Wool

• Rice

• Milk and dairy products

Answer explanation

The main farm produce in dairy farming in New Zealand is milk and dairy products.